Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2.
Tennessee HB0386 amends existing law to increase the age limit for infants who can be received by a facility without the mother facing criminal liability from 14 days or younger to 45 days or younger. This change affects mothers and infants, specifically those seeking safe surrender options under the law. Key provisions include the revised age threshold for safe surrender, which aims to provide greater protection and options for mothers in crisis.
Tennessee HB0386 amends existing law to increase the age limit for infants who can be received by a facility without the mother facing criminal liability from 14 days or younger to 45 days or younger. This change affects mothers and infants, specifically those seeking safe surrender options under the law. Key provisions include the revised age threshold for safe surrender, which aims to provide greater protection and options for mothers in crisis.
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